I love your sanctuary, Lord,
the place where your glorious presence dwells. – Psalm 26:8
I honor the stillness that echoes in these hallowed places
You’ve created in my soul
perfect measurements, fine materials
only the best for You
the silence heals and settles and beckons
May Your glorious light always shine through my windows
colored and stained
fired and redeemed
casting color and bringing life into stagnant places
dust motes dance through the warmth of these slices of your splendor
Let the padded pews and marble pathways
be always open and accessible not only to You but to your children
who share this world with me, if not this temple
when we meet here, let us find not only you
not only ourselves
but the best of each other
as we see with your eyes
Help us carry the merciful burden of this temple
into the dark
light as a feather
bright as a beacon
may we always stand in awe
that You, our God,
would choose to dwell in us
Holy Lord, reading the Old Testament scriptures with the details of your temple leaves me dumbfounded that those sacred and beautiful places were Your second choice. What You wanted all along was to live in me. Make me worthy. In Jesus’ Name, Amen…
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Shelly
Wow, beautiful!
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Thank you for being here and encouraging me, Alecia! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Wow! Thanks for sharing that, Shelly! That is an amazing piece of writing that reminds me of Shaun Groves’ “Welcome Home.” And those are some pretty awesome pictures! Did you take those?
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Thank you, Colin! What a huge compliment! I love Shaun Groves’ music. Those photos aren’t mine, they are from free image sites, but they are lovely, aren’t they? Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Shelly, what an utterly beautiful post ~!
YOU have the heart of a poet,
the soul of a warrior and
the mind of a much loved daughter or the King.,
encouraging others to draw near.
xx
Aw, you are so sweet, Mary. Thank you. I love you. Heart Hugs <3
“What You wanted all along was to live in me.” Oh, if we could only grasp the depths of this truth! The world would be a different place! It is my heartfelt prayer that we would. Blessings, Shelly. <3
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It is so unbelievably good, isn’t it, Heather? Love you. Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Yes, Shelly. I am in constant awe of His goodness. May we never take it for granted. <3
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This is so beautiful Shelly. May we always stand in awe! Hugs!
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Yes, Indeed, Deb! Thank you for standing alongside me. Love you. Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Beautiful…. the best in each other — Yes!
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May it always be our goal. Love you, Lyli. Heart Hugs <3
So beautiful Shelly. You have a way with words that draws me right into the presence of the King.
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What a perfectly sweet thing to say, Barbie! <3 I can't think of a better compliment! Love you. Heart Hugs, Shelly
Wow! Such beauty and welcome in your words. The welcome of God who comes to choose each of us is such a warm embrace. Blessings!
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Thank you SO much, Mary! May you have a blessed week! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Beautifully put to the world as usual. Thank you so much!
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Thank you, Joanne! You always bless me. Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
You just made me smile. Thank you so much for being a kind friend! Bless you.
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